Totternhoe Castle, Medieval fortification in Totternhoe, England.
The castle features a central mound reaching 5 meters in height, protected by broad ditches on three sides and natural chalk slopes.
Constructed during the Norman period between 1170 and 1176, the castle appears in records as 'castellaria de Eglemont' in a land grant to Dunstable Priory.
Archaeological excavations at Totternhoe Castle reveal patterns of medieval military architecture and defensive planning through its motte and double bailey configuration.
Visitors can access the castle site throughout the year, with parking available near the village of Totternhoe and walking paths leading to the monument.
The castle incorporates two separate bailey enclosures instead of the standard single bailey design, making it a notable example of Norman military architecture.
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